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Mphoko refuses to vacate from 5 star hotel
23 Jun 2016 at 07:14hrs | Views
VICE-PRESIDENT Phelekezela Mphoko is giving government nightmares as he is refusing to vacate a five star hotel.
This is despite his house being ready for occupation.
Mphoko want more unspecified renovations done.
He has cloaked more that 500 days at a cosy Meikles Hotel.
"The house is ready for occupation, but the VP wants more improvements done. We really don't understand what he wants the Ministry of Public Works and National Housing to do, but we have done our best to it. We don't know what more needs to be done," a senior government official, who requested not to be named, said.
Local Government permanent secretary, George Mlilo, yesterday said his ministry was no longer involved in the issue, as the matter had been handed over to the Presidency.
"That issue is being handled by the VP's Office and the Office of the President. We no longer have any business with it," he said.
Mphoko is reportedly staying with his grandchild in the suite, which significantly increases the cost.
The hotel charges an additional $130 for an extra bedroom in the same suite for two children and Mphoko's aides.
This is despite his house being ready for occupation.
Mphoko want more unspecified renovations done.
He has cloaked more that 500 days at a cosy Meikles Hotel.
"The house is ready for occupation, but the VP wants more improvements done. We really don't understand what he wants the Ministry of Public Works and National Housing to do, but we have done our best to it. We don't know what more needs to be done," a senior government official, who requested not to be named, said.
Local Government permanent secretary, George Mlilo, yesterday said his ministry was no longer involved in the issue, as the matter had been handed over to the Presidency.
"That issue is being handled by the VP's Office and the Office of the President. We no longer have any business with it," he said.
Mphoko is reportedly staying with his grandchild in the suite, which significantly increases the cost.
The hotel charges an additional $130 for an extra bedroom in the same suite for two children and Mphoko's aides.
Source - online
